To reduce the risk of fire or
shock hazard, do not expose
this TV to rain or moisture.
Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.
Attention: Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante
de la prise et pousser jusqú au fond.
Refer to the identification/rating label located on the back panel of your product for its proper operating voltage.
FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user’s authority to
operate it.
If fixed (non-moving) images are left on the screen for long periods, they may be permanently
imprinted on the screen. Such images include network logos, phone numbers, and video games. This
damage is not covered by your warranty. Extended viewing of channels displaying these images should
be avoided.
WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
This symbol indicates
"dangerous voltage" inside
the product that presents a
risk of electric shock or
personal injury.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove
cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside.
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
This symbol indicates
important instructions
accompanying the product.
Cable TV Installer: This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code
(Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1) which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in
particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the
point of cable entry as practical.
Product Registration
Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately. Returning the card allows us to contact you if needed.
Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase. Attach it here and record the serial and model
numbers in case you need them. The numbers are located on the back of the television.
Model No.____________________________________________________
Serial No.____________________________________________________
Purchase Date:________________________________________________
VCR Plus+, C3, PlusCode and GUIDE Plus+ are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation.
The VCR Plus+ and GUIDE Plus+ systems are manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation
and VCR Index Systems B.V., respectively.
GEMSTAR IS NOT IN ANY WAY LIABLE FOR THE ACCURACY OF THE PROGRAM SCHEDULE INFORMATION
PROVIDED BY THE GUIDE PLUS+ SYSTEM. IN NO EVENT SHALL GEMSTAR BE LIABLE FOR ANY AMOUNTS
REPRESENTING LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, OR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROVISION OR USE OF ANY INFORMATION EQUIPMENT, OR
SERVICES RELATING TO THE GUIDE PLUS+ SYSTEM.
VCR required for recording.
Table of Contents
Setup And Connections .......................................................... 3
Step 1: Unpack the TV......................................................................4
Step 2: Connect Your TV ..................................................................4
TV Only .......................................................................................4
The Basic connection .................................................................5
Care and Cleaning..........................................................................55
RCA Direct view tv LIMITED WARRANTY......................................56
RCA PROJECTION TV WARRANTY .................................................57
Accessory Information .......................................................58
Index ............................................................................................. 61
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Setup and Connections
Getting started
This manual is designed to get you started quickly.
The first five sections of the manual show you how to
get your TV set up and connected, run the Interactive
Setup, program the remote, and use all of the menus,
features, and controls of your TV.
The Reference section in the back of the book
contains troubleshooting tips, care and cleaning
instructions, accessory ordering information and your
warranty.
Well… if your TV’s out of the box, let’s get started.
Setup and connections
1
➣
Interactive Setup
2
➣➣
Using the remote
3
Using the Menu System
4
➣
Features and Controls
5
➣
Reference
6
Check out the notes that have been added
throughout the manual in these Tip
Boxes. There are some important tips that
will help you get the most from your TV.
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Setup and Connections
Important Stand Information
CAUTION: Choose the location for your TV
carefully. Take precautions that the stand
or other furniture on which the TV is
placed is properly located (see Important
Safeguards sheet) and of adequate size
and strength to prevent the TV from
accidentally being tipped over, pushed off,
or pulled off. This could cause damage to
the TV and/or personal injury.
Before You Connect
Protect against power surges:
• Connect all components before
plugging any power cords into the wall
outlet.
• Turn off the TV and/or component
before connecting or disconnecting any
cables.
• Make sure all antennas and cables are
properly grounded. Refer to the
Important Safeguards sheet packed
with your TV.
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Setup and Connections
The Basic connection
The basic connection below (TV and VCR) is the most common
connection and is therefore used to illustrate a single component
connection with your TV. For better sound and picture quality and
multiple component connection information refer to the next section,
Advanced Connections.
Cables
You will use the following type of cable to make your connection:
Coaxial Cables: In this connection, two coaxial
cables are used: one connects from an antenna,
cable, or cable box to the VCR, and one connects
from the VCR to the TV. These cables carry both
audio and video signals.
VCR 1
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
How to View the VCR
To watch the VCR in this connection tune TV to
Channel 3 or 4.
Later, in the Interactive Setup section you will
program the TV to automatically tune to Channel 3 or
4 when you turn on the VCR.
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Setup and Connections
Advanced Connections
Advanced connections give you better sound and video by separating
the audio and video signals and enabling you to connect multiple
components.
This section describes the types of inputs available on the back of your
TV and suggests ways you can use them for optimum performance.
Back of the TV
The diagram below describes each of the back panel jacks. When
connecting A/V cables, be sure to connect corresponding OUTPUTS and
INPUTS (Video to Video, Right Audio to Right Audio, etc.).
Input 1
Connect any of the following components:
• VCR• Internet Access Device
• Laserdisc Player• DVD Player
• Satellite Receiver
To view the component connected to Input 1:
Use the WHO•INPUT button on the remote.
Connect any of the following components:
• VCR• Internet Access Device
• Laserdisc Player• DVD Player
• Satellite Receiver
To view the component connected to Input 2:
Use the WHO•INPUT button on the remote.
Once you have made your connections
you will need to program the TV to tune
to the correct Video INPUT channel in
order to see and hear audio and video
from the component. You will program
this later in the Interactive Setup.
Input 2
TV
S-Video
This optional
connection can
be used for
better video
quality picture.
INPUT 1
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO
Audio Outputs
Connect to an audio receiver or
amplifier for variable controlled
or fixed level stereo output.
External Speaker Jacks
Use to connect external
speakers for surround
sound. Make sure the
Speaker Selection is set
SPEAKER
SELECTION
EXTERNAL INTERNAL
SPEAKERS
INPUT 2
VIDEO
R
L
AUDIO OUTPUT
R
L
AUDIO
+
RIGHT
L—AUDIO—R
+
LEFT
S-VIDEO
-
CONTROL
ANTENNA
VCR
CABLE/
INPUT
-
Cable/Antenna
Takes the signal input from a cable,
cable box, or an off-air antenna. Can also
be used for basic component connections.
to EXTERNAL.
S-Video
This optional
connection can
be used for
better video
quality picture.
VCR Control
Connect Guide
Plus+ Gold
controller for onebutton recording
and channel
tuning from the
Guide.
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VIDEO (YELLOW)
RIGHT AUDIO (RED)
LEFT AUDIO (WHITE)
Sample Connections
The following are sample connection scenarios you may encounter
when connecting components to your TV. Note: those components
which offer an S-Video connection, such as DVD, VCR or satellite
receivers, must match their S-Video connection with their audio INPUT
connection.
Cables
You will use the following types of cables to
make your connection:
Coaxial Cables: Carry the signal from the
antenna or cable directly to the television or
through a cable box, as needed by your
cable system.
Audio/Video Cables: Carry audio and video
from a component to the TV.
S-Video Cable: Carry video from an S-Video
capable component which provides best
picture quality.
TV and Stereo VCR
Cautions:
Position Cables to Avoid Audio Hum
or Interference
• Insert all cables firmly into jacks.
• Place the audio/video cables to the
sides of the TV’s back panel instead of
straight down the middle.
• Try not to coil any twin-lead cables and
keep them away from the audio/video
cables.
Protect Your Components From
Overheating
• Do not block ventilation holes in any of
the components. Arrange the
components so that air can circulate
freely.
• Do not stack components.
• Allow adequate ventilation when
placing your components in a stand.
• Place an amplifier on the top shelf of
the stand so heated air rising from it
will not flow around other
components.
Compared to the Basic Connection, using Audio/Video and
S-Video (if available) cables will enhance the sound and picture quality
from a component.
CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA
How to View Your VCR
VCR
TV
S-VIDEO
IN
OUT
INPUT 1
AUDIO
VIDEO
VIDEO
R
L
R
AUDIO
L
SPEAKER
SELECTION
EXTERNAL INTERNAL
SPEAKERS
INPUT 2
VIDEO
R
AUDIO
L
AUDIO OUTPUT
To VCR
+
L—AUDIO—R
RIGHT
IN FROM ANT
OUT TO TV
+
LEFT
-
-
S-VIDEO
VCR
CONTROL
CABLE/
ANTENNA
INPUT
CH3
CH4
To cable box (If you do not
have a cable box, then leave
this portion unconnected).
To watch the VCR in this connection, press TV to put the
remote control into TV mode, then press WHO•INPUT to
toggle through the video (VID) inputs.
In the Interactive Setup section you can program the TV to
automatically tune to the VID input channel when you turn
on the VCR.
Most Audio/Video cables are
combined into one cable with
three heads on each end.
We show individual
cables in these
sample connections.
Either may be used, but
you must be sure to connect
Video to Video, Right to Right
and Left to Left.
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Setup and Connections
TV, VCR and Satellite Receiver
CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA
SATELLITE RECEIVER
OUT
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
INPUT 1
R
VIDEO
R
AUDIO
L
S-VIDEO
VCR
TV
IN FROM ANT
OUT TO TV
L
IN
VIDEO
OUT
SATELLITE SIGNAL
How to View Your Components
To watch the satellite receiver in this connection,
press TV to put the remote control into TV mode,
then press WHO•INPUT to scroll through the video
SATELLITE
IN
input channels until you tune to VID (or SVID) input.
To watch the VCR in this connection, press
IN FROM ANT
AUDIO
L
R
OUT TO TV
CH3
CH4
WHO•INPUT to scroll through the video input
channels until you tune to VID2.
In the Interactive Setup you can program the TV to
automatically tune to the correct input channel
when you turn on your component.
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Setup and Connections
Step 3: Connect the IR Controller
The IR (Infrared) Controller enables the GUIDE Plus+ Gold system to
control your VCR and cable box (if necessary) so you can tune to
television channels and even start recording a program from the GUIDE
Plus+ Gold system.
After you have affixed the ends of the controller to the necessary
components (VCR, or Cable box), you will use the on-screen interactive
setup routine for the GUIDE Plus+ Gold system to test the connected
components.
Attaching the IR Controller
Some components label the infrared remote sensor, and others do not. If
your component is labeled, affix the IR controller directly over the
sensor. If the IR location is not labeled on your component, you need to
use to use the component’s remote control to locate the sensor.
1.Hold the component’s remote control (not the remote that came
with your TV) so that it is touching the front of the component.
2.Slowly move the remote over the front of the component while
pressing the remote power button on and off. (Be sure to press and
release the power button each time you move the remote. Holding
the button may not work.)
Cable Box
CHANNEL
03
VCR
Tip
You may want to use a piece of clear
plastic tape to temporarily affix the
controller’s node until you have completed
the interactive setup. That way you can
easily move it if you have not placed it
exactly over the sensor. The adhesive is
lo-tack and will not mar the finnish of
VCRs, cable boxes, or other products.
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Setup and Connections
Step 4: Plug in the TV
Plug the end of the power cord into the wall outlet, matching the wide
blade of the plug with the wide slot in the outlet. Be sure to insert the
plug completely.
Step 5: Place Batteries in Remote
•Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the
remote.
•Insert fresh batteries. Make sure that the polarities (+ and -) are
aligned correctly.
•Replace the cover.
Step 6: Turn On the TV
Press TV on the remote, or press POWER on the TV itself.
Pressing the TV button not only turns on the TV, but puts the remote
into TV mode, so that the buttons on the remote will control TV
functions.
On-Screen Program Guide
The TV is designed to bring up the GUIDE Plus+ Gold on-screen program
guide when you use the TV button on the remote to turn on the TV
(after you have set up the GUIDE Plus+ Gold system). For more
information on setting up the GUIDE Plus+ Gold system, see the next
section, Interactive Setup.
To get out of the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System:
•Press OK to exit the GUIDE Plus+ Gold system and tune to the
highlighted channel.
•Press GUIDE to exit the GUIDE Plus+ Gold system and tune to the
channel displayed in the View window.
•Press CLEAR to exit the GUIDE Plus+ Gold system and go to the last
channel you were watching.
Step 7: Program the TV
Proceed to the next section, Interactive Setup. The interactive setup
routine walks you through the steps needed to fully configure the TV.
The first steps ask you to select your preferred language for the menu
system and to begin the auto channel search, which puts available cable
TV or antenna signals into the TV’s memory.
ON OFF
VCR1
DVD
SOUND
L
O
V
TV
CABLE
SAT
AUX
VCR2
SKIPMUTE
+
H
C
V
O
L
C
H
-
GO BACK
INFOGUIDE
TV
Projection TV Only.
If the picture appears to have a double or
triple image or if you notice rings or halos
around objects, you may have to adjust the
color convergence. Details can be found
under the Screen menu heading in the
“Using the Menu System” section of this
manual.
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Interactive Setup
There’s an on-screen setup routine
The interactive setup routine helps you through the steps
needed to configure the TV and set up the GUIDE Plus+
Gold menu system:
•Select a menu language
Setup and connections
1
➣
•Search for available channels
•Set up the GUIDE Plus+ system
•Set the time
•Set the VCR1 channel
•Set the VCR2 channel
•Set the DVD channel
•Set the SAT/CABLE channel
•Make the channel list and labels
Interactive Setup
2
➣➣
Using the remote
3
Using the Menu System
4
➣
Features and Controls
5
➣
Reference
6
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Interactive Setup
MENU
OK
CLEAR
Using Point and Select
You only need to know one rule when using the remote to access onscreen menus and control panels: point and select. The point and select
method has two steps.
1. Point to a menu item using the MOVE arrows on the remote.
To point up or down, press the up or down arrows. To point left or
right, press the left or right arrows.
2. Select a menu item by pressing MENU or OK.
Selecting an item tells the TV’s menu system to go ahead and make
the change or go to a place you have indicated.
Entering Setup
The first screen of the Interactive Setup appears automatically when
you turn on your TV for the first time or after a power outage.
SETUP
When first used or after a power
outage, your television needs
to be set up.
Would you like to begin now?
Point and Select
buttons
Press MENU to begin setup or
Press CLEAR to exit.
1.Press MENU to begin setup or CLEAR to exit.
You can also access the Interactive Setup through the Main menu:
1.Press MENU to bring up the Main menu.
TV MAIN MENU
1 Audio
2 Picture Quality
3 Screen
4 Channel
5 Time
6 Parental Control
7 GUIDE Plus+ Menu
8 Setup
0 Exit
2.Point to Setup and press MENU or OK. The first Setup screen comes
up, asking you to confirm that you want to begin.
You can also select a menu item by
entering the item number with the
number buttons on the remote.
Press CLEAR at any time to remove all
displays from the screen and return to TV
viewing.
Many VCR user manuals refer to a
PROGRAM button. The MENU button on
this remote works as a PROGRAM button
in VCR mode. Other manuals may refer to
a SELECT button. The OK button on this
remote works as a SELECT button.
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Interactive Setup
SETUP
Would you like to begin Setup
now?
1 Begin setup now
2 Cancel setup
3.Point to Begin setup now and press MENU or OK.
Selecting a Language
The first part of the setup routine asks you to select your preferred
language for the menu system.
SETUP
Select the language to be used
in these menus.
1 English
2 Español
3 Français
1.Point to your preferred language for the menu system.
2.Press MENU or OK to select that language.
Auto Channel Search
The next part of the setup routine asks you if you want the TV to search
for all channels viewable through your antenna or cable TV system. This
is sometimes called “auto programming.”
SETUP
Would you like the TV to search
for all available channels?
1 Search for channels
2 Skip this step
1.Press MENU or OK to tell the TV to begin searching for channels.
The display gives you a progress report and tells you when it has
finished.
2.Press MENU or OK to continue.
If you skip Auto Channel Search now, you
can access it later through the Channel
menu. See Using the Menu System for
more details.
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Interactive Setup
The GUIDE PIus+ Gold System
The next step lets you set up the GUIDE Plus+ Gold system to display your local
program listings, and control your cable box and VCR.
You can either press MENU or OK to bring up the GUIDE Plus+ Gold initial menu or
point to Skip this Step to move to the next step in the Interactive Setup.
You can set up the GUIDE
Plus+ Gold system during
Interactive Setup or by
selecting the GUIDE Plus+Gold Menu from the Main
Menu. You can also access
the GUIDE Plus+ menus by
pressing menu on the
remote, and selecting GUIDE
Plus+ Menu.
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Interactive Setup
Select Yes if the cable box changed to channel 9, or No if it did not. If you select No, the system will try
another code.
If the GUIDE Plus+ Gold system cannot recognize either your cable box or VCR after several tries, a screen
stating “Cable Box (VCR) test failed...Please consult your manual and try again” appears. You have a
choice to either Try Again or Skip Cable Box Setup. If you get this message, you should also:
•Double check the brand of your cable box or VCR, and try entering it again.
•Check to make sure the IR controllers are positioned correctly.
If you choose to skip the cable box (or VCR) setup some features of the guide may not be available until
you successfully complete this procedure.
Once the correct model of cable box (or
VCR) has been identified, you need to set
the cable box’s output channel. Enter the
channel you use to view channels through
your cable box—usually 3 or 4. Consult
your cable box’s instruction book or your
cable company if you are not sure. Choose
0 to use VIDEO INPUT.
Select YES if you have a VCR, or NO if not.
(Answering NO automatically skips forward
to the end of GUIDE Plus+ Gold setup.)
Tune your VCR to channel 2 and turn it off.
Enter the brand of your VCR.
When the GUIDE Plus+ Gold system correctly
identifies the correct code for your VCR,
the VCR’s tuner changes to channel 9.
Select YES if the VCR automatically changed
to channel 9, or NO if it did not.
If you select NO, the system will try another
code.
The last screen comes up when you’ve
successfully finished the GUIDE Plus+ Gold
setup.
Remember:
•Leave your cable box turned ON to download program information.
•Leave your VCR turned OFF to record programs and download program
information.
Press OK to leave the GUIDE Plus+ Gold system setup.
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Interactive Setup
Setting the Time
The next step in the Interactive Setup lets you set the time of day. If your
GUIDE Plus+ system has not completed its first download, you need to
set the time. Once the system has completed its first download, it sets
the time for you automatically.
SETUP
Would you like to set the time
on the TV?
1 Set time
2 Skip this step
1. Press MENU or OK to bring up the SET TIME control panel.
SET TIME
: AM
Enter
01 to 12
Press MENU to exit.
for the hour.
2.Use the left and right arrows to point to the hour and minutes
spaces. Use the digits to enter the numbers and the up and down
arrows to change from AM to PM.
3.Press MENU or OK to continue.
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Interactive Setup
Setting the VCR1 Channel (auto
tuning)
The next step lets you set the VCR1 channel. When you set the VCR1
channel, you’re telling the TV what channel to tune to when you press
the VCR1 button on the remote. This is called auto tuning.
Indicate which input you used to connect the VCR. If you don’t have a
VCR1 component connected to the TV, skip this step or select NotConnected from the VCR1 Channel choice list. (For more, see Auto
Tuning in the Using the Menus section.)
SETUP
Would you like to use a VCR
with your TV?
1 Use TV with a VCR
2 Skip this step
1. Press MENU or OK to bring up the VCR1 choice list.
SET VCR1 CHANNEL
1 Not connected
2 Channel 3
3 Channel 4
4 Video 1 Input
5 Video 2 Input
2.Point to the choice that matches the way you have your VCR
connected to the TV.
3.Press MENU or OK to continue.
Setting the VCR2 Channel (auto
tuning)
The next step lets you set the VCR2 channel. When you set the VCR2
channel, you’re telling the TV what channel to tune to when you press
the VCR2 button on the remote.
Indicate which input you used to connect a second VCR. If you don’t
have a second VCR component connected to the TV, skip this step or
select Not Connected from the VCR2 Channel choice list. (For more, see
Auto Tuning in the Using the Menu System section.)
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Interactive Setup
SETUP
Would you like to use a second
VCR with your TV?
1 Use TV with VCR 2
2 Skip this step
1.Press MENU or OK to bring up the VCR2 choice list.
SET VCR2 CHANNEL
1 Not connected
2 Channel 3
3 Channel 4
4 Video 1 Input
5 Video 2 Input
2.Point to the choice that matches the way you have your second VCR
connected to the TV.
3.Press MENU or OK to continue.
Setting the DVD Channel (auto
tuning)
The next step lets you set the DVD channel. When you set the DVD
channel, you’re telling the TV what channel to tune to when you press
the DVD button on the remote.
Indicate which input you used to connect a DVD player. If you don’t have
a DVD player connected to the TV, skip this step or select Not Connected
from the DVD Channel choice list. (For more, see Auto Tuning in the
Using the Menus section.)
SETUP
Would you like to use a DVD
with your TV?
1 Use TV with DVD
2 Skip this step
1.Press MENU or OK to bring up the DVD choice list.
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